The Rural Life

Countryside Home: Give Your Bedroom A Rural Theme

With a start of a New Year, thoughts may turn to projects within your home over the next twelve months. It can be cost effective and give a room a lift by just changing a few accessories, soft furnishings and artwork. We love the rural look in every room and in Haynet’s new series, Countryside Home, we will be sharing interior style ideas to update your home with a cosy rural theme.

If your bedroom could do with an update and refresh, here are some countryside style ideas to give it a rural lift!

Etched Animal Cushion by Joules

Comfy A Bed With Cushions

A bed always looks properly dressed with some cushions propped against pillows. These stunning cushions from Joules will brighten any bedroom and give some colour to neutral bedding. Joules £40 https://www.joules.com/

March Hare Wallcovering by Jane Churchill

Give Your Bedroom A Feature Wall

To keep costs down a bedroom can change instantly by papering one wall to give it a countryside look. There are some fantastic wallcoverings out there and we think this leaping march hare design by Jane Churchill is striking. This style can be used in a nursery but is also grown up to be used in any bedroom. Wallpapers Direct £41.60 https://www.wallpaperdirect.com/

Pheasant & Acorn Bedding Set by Kilburn & Scott

Countryside Your Bedding

There is a huge range of bedding that embraces countryside style. From stags to rabbits and pheasants to horses, you can easily find bedding sets that is close to your rural heart. This bedding set from Kilburn & Scott looks especially chic against oak furniture with its pheasant and acorn design. Kaleidoscope from £35 https://www.kaleidoscope.co.uk/

Argos Hare Table Lamp

Light Up With Country Character

No bedside table would be complete without some stylish lighting. This metallic hare lamp is full of character giving your bedroom a homely and rustic feel. This lamp from Argos is definitely within budget but looks expensive uplifting any countryside bedroom. Argos £30 https://www.argos.co.uk/

Recycled Wool Blanket by The Tartan Blanket Co

No Bed Is Complete Without A Tartan Blanket

Through the winter months, a tartan blanket or throw is much needed to keep your toes warm through those frosty nights! There are a wide range of blankets and throws out there to buy but we love these recycled blankets from The Tartan Blanket Co. They have a variety of styles and colours available all using pre-loved fibres. The Tartan Blanket Co £35 https://tartanblanketco.com/

Beatrice Bee Table Clock by Graham & Green

Bee On Time

As far as we are concerned, you need a clock in every room in the house! And the bedroom is the most important place to have a clock in clear view to make sure you get up on time. These vintage style clocks are simply timeless and would look great in any countryside bedroom. Graham & Green £12.50 https://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/

Balmoral Kingsize Bed from The Cotswold Company

Timeless Bedroom Furniture

Replacing bedroom furniture will be more expensive so make sure you invest in a timeless style that will last. Metal beds are simply charming and elegant giving a countryside classic look to your bedroom. Whether you choose classic painted metal in neutral ivory or soft white or striking matt black, metal beds stand out and bring some class to the room. The Cotswold Company from £299 https://www.cotswoldco.com/

This is just a small selection of ideas to countrify your bedroom. Even changing a few cushions or accessories make a difference, changing the feel to a comfortable and relaxing bedroom.

by Samantha Hobden

Image credits: Joules, Argos, The Cotswold Company, The Tartan Blanket Co, Kaleidoscope, Graham & Green, Wallpapers Direct